Butylparaben
Butylparaben is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, preservative agent. It is used in 118 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | BUTYLPARABEN |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 94-26-8 |
| EC number | 202-318-7 |
| Prevalence | 118 products (0.13% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 320 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 13.6%Mascaras 7.6%Prescription 7.6%Exfoliators 4.2%Eyeliners 4.2%Facial Treatments 4.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Butylparaben do in skincare?
- Butylparaben functions as a fragrance, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Butylparaben allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Butylparaben?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (13.6% of its uses).
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